Assistant Attorney General - Appellate

State of South Dakota; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (SDRS)

Paid leave

Paid training opportunities

11 paid holidays

Job summary

The State of South Dakota is seeking an Assistant Attorney General in the Appellate Division for Pierre. This role focuses on briefing and arguing cases before the South Dakota Supreme Court, United States District Court, and the Eighth Circuit, with duties including criminal appeals and licensure board prosecutions.

Starting salary ranges from $85,000 to $115,000 with a comprehensive benefits package including retirement, health insurance, paid leave, and paid training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in South Dakota or eligible for licensure.
• Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and write appellate briefs and argue cases before appellate and federal courts.
• Represent the state in criminal appeals, habeas cases, and as prosecutor for various state licensing boards.

Skills

Writing skills

Research skills

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

Job ID: 37387, Agency: Office of the Attorney General, Location: Pierre, SD, Salary: $85,000 - $115, 000 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications, Pay Grade: L1 - L2, Closing Date: Open Until Filled. This is a full-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General, please visit http://atg.sd.gov.

The Office of Attorney General has an immediate opening for an Assistant Attorney General (AAG) in our Appellate Division. This position presents an unmatched opportunity to brief and argue cases before the South Dakota Supreme Court, United States District Court, and Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. The attorney chosen for this spot will represent the state in criminal appeals, habeas cases, and as a prosecutor for various state licensing boards. The position’s primary duties include researching for and writing appellate briefs and orally arguing cases. AAGs in South Dakota have diverse opportunities attorneys cannot find elsewhere in the state, without the stress of billable hours, and with the benefit of a collaborative, friendly work environment.

MENTORSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The office is committed to developing top-notch attorneys. The attorney in this position will receive hands-on experience, direct mentoring from senior attorneys, occasions to work on diverse and evolving caseloads, paid training opportunities, and exposure to complex legal and evidentiary issues.

OFFICE LOCATION

The Appellate Division is headquartered in Pierre - best place to live in South Dakota according to USA Today in 2018. Pierre is a safe, tight-knit community with over 350 acres of parks, serene landscapes, highly rated restaurants, water and dog parks, friendly people, and an affordable cost of living. A highly experienced applicant may have the possibility to work from a branch office location.

STARTING SALARY

Salary for this position ranges from $85,000 to $115,000 annually, depending on experience. On top of a set salary, the State of South Dakota has an exceptional benefit package including retirement, health insurance, paid leave, and paid training opportunities. More information on our benefits package can be found at: http://bhr.sd.gov.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a juris doctorate from an accredited law school, be licensed to practice law in South Dakota or can promptly obtain licensure, and have excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills. Assistant Attorneys General must uphold the highest degrees of professionalism, integrity, and sound judgment.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"